Vitamin B is one of the essential ingredients for the skin. It acts as a moisturiser, anti-inflammatory and reduces dryness lines. In this article, you will read all about this important vitamin and what it does for the skin.
What is vitamin B?
Vitamin B is a complex and consists of 8 different vitamins. Each vitamin has its own number and designation on the ingredient list. So it's best to think of them separately. Despite the fact that they are often used in a complex of some to all vitamins.
The B vitamins are indicated by a number and have their own designation:
Vitamin B1 - Thiamine
Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin
Vitamin B3 - Niacin or niacinamide
Vitamin B5 - Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7 - Biotin
Vitamin B9/B11 - Folic acid
Vitamin B12 - cobalamin
Vitamin B3 - The Multitasker
Vitamin B plays an important role in the production of essential building blocks in the skin. This is why it is widely used in skin care products. Vitamin B is widely used to combat skin ageing, with vitamin B3 being one of the most effective.
Vitamin B3 improves the skin's ability to retain moisture. This leads to softer, smoother skin that feels less dry. It also reduces redness and reduces pigment production. This reduces the risk of dark spots. Vitamin B3 is good for treating acne, eczema, dry skin and hyperpigmentation. Vitamin B3 is water-soluble and is not stored in the skin or body. This means that getting vitamin B is essential through diet and skin care.
What does vitamin B3 do for your skin?
- Improves the skin's defence system
- Stimulates protein production to strengthen the skin and prevent and reduce inflammation
- Reduces excessive sebum production in oily/impure/acne skin
- Stimulates the production of collagen
- Reduces brown discolouration/pigmentation marks in the skin
- Strengthens the upper skin layer and increases moisture content
- Prevents irritations and increases resistance to harmful/irritating substances
- Reduces redness and evens out the complexion
Vitamin B3 is a real multi-tasker and can be used for:
- Anti-aging
- Brown (Pigment) spots (hyperpigmentation)
- Sun damage
- Dehydration (dehydrated skin)
- Sensitivity
- Inflammation
As you can see, vitamin B can be used for many different desires/skin problems. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory action, it prevents permanent damage in skin cells. A combination of vitamin B with vitamin A (retinol) works great. It enhances the anti-ageing result and neutralises the possible irritation of vitamin A. Vitamin A & B is a perfect combination!
In what foods can I find vitamin B3?
Vitamin B3 can be found in: Tuna, liver, chicken, peanuts, beef, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, salmon, mushrooms, sardines, brown rice, peas and avocados.
In what foods can I find vitamin B6?
Vitamin B6 can be found in: Potatoes, asparagus, prune juice, bananas, mushrooms, peas, poultry, pumpkin, rice, oily fish, figs and sweet potatoes.
In what foods can I find vitamin B9/B11?
Folic acid occurs naturally in (especially green) vegetables, whole grain products, bread, meat and dairy.
In what foods can I find vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12 can be found in: Poultry, fish, meat, shellfish and dairy products.
Vitamin B3 in products
It is important that products contain enough of vitamin B3 to achieve the desired results. You can see this by looking at where the product is on the ingredient list. If it is at the front or in the middle, it contains enough of the active ingredient. If it is at the back, the percentage is often too low to be effective. Vitamin B3 can be found under the name: Niacin or Niacinamide.
Pictured in photo: PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Boosting serum
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